Population 22,510 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Randolph County
Household size in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Randolph County has 2.41 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Randolph County is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Randolph County (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Alabama.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Randolph County
Renters in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.7% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Randolph County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (60.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.8% of the housing in Randolph County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Randolph County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $497 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $646 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $632 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $689 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$193 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Randolph County costs $689 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $193 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Randolph County
Bachelor's degrees in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Randolph County: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Randolph County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Randolph County runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Randolph County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 2.41 | 42.9 | 12.9% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 1984 | $689 | 17.5% | 84.1% | 3.5% |
| Heard County | 2.74 | 41.0 | 10.5% | 27.7% | 10.6% | 1985 | $972 | 12.4% | 87.5% | 4.3% |
| Clay County | 2.43 | 46.1 | 9.8% | 20.6% | 18.0% | 1983 | $631 | 14.4% | 82.5% | 2.4% |
| Coweta County | 2.76 | 40.6 | 11.9% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 1997 | $1,578 | 36.4% | 92.2% | 3.2% |
| Talladega County | 2.34 | 43.1 | 14.3% | 28.0% | 13.3% | 1982 | $837 | 16.5% | 85.8% | 6.8% |
| Pike County | 2.95 | 39.3 | 11.2% | 15.4% | 8.7% | 1993 | $982 | 21.5% | 90.2% | 3.6% |
| Spalding County | 2.69 | 40.3 | 17.4% | 37.3% | 9.0% | 1983 | $1,165 | 17.7% | 85.4% | 7.0% |
| Shelby County | 2.67 | 40.9 | 8.5% | 18.6% | 6.6% | 1998 | $1,491 | 47.0% | 94.6% | 3.0% |
| Butts County | 2.83 | 40.9 | 15.7% | 25.7% | 8.3% | 1993 | $1,109 | 15.1% | 84.3% | 2.7% |
| Jasper County | 2.67 | 42.0 | 13.2% | 14.4% | 9.2% | 1993 | $1,129 | 19.7% | 89.9% | 7.5% |
| Putnam County | 2.23 | 47.6 | 8.9% | 19.1% | 19.5% | 1988 | $1,240 | 31.6% | 86.6% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Wasco County, OR · Caledonia County, VT · Caroline County, VA · Carroll County, AR · Carroll County, TN · Carroll County, VA · Cass County, MN · Cass County, TX · Clare County, MI · Clarendon County, SC
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Randolph County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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